About this course

Entry requirements

MSc SENSE master programme is for outstanding students with an above average bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or chemical engineering. Admission of students with a different background in a related field may be possible after careful assessment. To qualify for SENSE, applicants need to fulfil the admission requirements related to previous studies.

See website for 2nd year specialisations

Months of entry

September

Course content

MSc SENSE is the starting point for your career in engineering, designing or managing the smart electrical networks and grids of the future. As new technologies transform the energy infrastructure and enable greater use of renewables and more efficient energy consumption, the opportunities for innovative ideas, new businesses and creative engineers are growing.

This programme develops your skills in electrical power engineering, business skills, and innovation management. By connecting you to the leading players in Europe’s transition to smarter grids, MSc SENSE places you at the heart of the international power industry.

Throughout the programme you will have exceptional opportunities to engage directly with major commercial and research organisations that are actively involved in advancing technologies for smart grids and systems. ABB, Vattenfall, Fortum and the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC) are all involved in the programme, alongside smaller niche players and start-ups in the smart grid ecosystem.

Fees and funding

UK students

The participation fee is 12000 €/year. If you are nominated for a scholarship as indicated below, the participation fee is waived.

International students

The participation fee is 12000 €/year. If you are nominated for a scholarship as indicated below, the participation fee is waived.

For EU* Students

The participation fee is 12000 €/year. If you are nominated for a scholarship as indicated below, the participation fee is waived.

For Non-EU* Students

The participation fee is 12000 €/year. If you are nominated for a scholarship as indicated below, the participation fee is waived.

Scholarships

There are two types of scholarships and they are not necessarily a full scholarship, and thus it may be necessary to find additional funding to be able to fully finance study and stay.

Fee waiver

Fee waiver + a monthly allowance of up to €750 for a maximum of 24 months